Scotland's Tuipulotu takes responsibility for collapse against New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu took responsibility for his team's second-half collapse in their Nations Championship match against New Zealand. Scotland, trailing 21-18 at halftime, failed to score in the second half, eventually losing 43-21 at Murrayfield. Tuipulotu was sin-binned early in the second half, which shifted momentum decisively in favor of New Zealand, who scored three tries. Tuipulotu acknowledged his team's lack of accuracy and discipline, stating they left points on the field. Scotland now prepares for a crucial match against Australia next week.
- •Scotland led 18-21 at halftime but failed to score in the second half.
- •Tuipulotu was sin-binned after consecutive penalties against Scotland.
- •New Zealand scored six tries, with Beauden Barrett contributing two.
- •Scotland committed 13 penalties compared to New Zealand's eight.
- •The team aims to regroup for a must-win match against Australia next week.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
- 6:38 PMBBC Sport — Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
"Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
"Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 6:46 PMTuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
- BBC SportNov 7, 2026, 6:38 PMTuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
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